Long climb to Brightgate. It starts steep but eases off as you approach Bonsall only for it to ramp up again for a short distance as you start to leave before eventually turning into a more gradual ascent

Thomas

June 29, 2021

Long climb up. The first bit is the steepest. It eases off slowly through the village before the top.

Joe Hancock

December 28, 2024

One of the best climbs in Derbyshire in my opinion - its scale, mix of gradients and picturesque quality elevate it (pun intended) from a mere hill.

There are two crux sections - one right at the start than will strip away any momentum you've built as you swing into the bottom section from Via Gellia, and one much higher up as you pass between the last houses.

Between these is a long, winding and drawn-out climb through the distinctly linear and oh-so-pretty village of Bonsall, passing tempting pubs, a village green, and in summer many bemused tourists (and knowing locals).

Once clear of the village though the struggle continues - the climb goes on through open country past a farm until you are on top of the world.

The surface is largely good if bumpy, although in poor weather running water spills onto the roadway.

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Distance 3.02 km

Uphill 180 m

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Location: Bonsall, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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